Why it is necessary to recommend the use of thermal water for the face in the warm season

Dermatologists, cosmetologists, family doctors are increasingly visited by patients with complaints of dry skin, oily sheen, loss of firmness and elasticity. All this indicates a violation of its water-lipid balance and dehydration. In summer, the skin of the face is exposed to numerous adverse factors: ultraviolet radiation, dry air, dispersed dust, sea water. The use of decorative cosmetics without additional moisturizing of the skin further worsens its condition. Thermal water properly selected by a specialist will help restore a healthy look to the skin of the face and protect it from harmful external factors. About the cases in which the doctor should recommend the use of thermal waters to patients, and what features of the application should be drawn to their attention – read on estet-portal.com in this article.

When should a doctor recommend the use of thermal water

The beneficial properties of thermal waters have been known since the time of the Roman Empire, when their underground sources were first discovered. It is interesting that the healers of those times understood the value of such a gift of nature and attributed it not only for use in the form to which we are accustomed today, but also inside, with cardiovascular, neurological and even mental disorders. Of course, today – this is only part of the history of medicine.

Modern cosmetology offers a wide range of thermal waters for the face, which differ in origin, mineral composition, the presence of oils and other additives.

The use of thermal water for the face should be recommended taking into account complaints and wishes of the patient in the following cases:
1.    Feeling of dryness, "tightness" facial skin;
2.    Oily skin, prone to  acne formation;
3.    The need for additional protection of facial skin from ultraviolet radiation;
4.    The need for deep and fast facial skin hydration;
5.    Increasing the durability of the applied makeup.

To eliminate the above complaints, as well as improve the condition of the skin and care for it after applying cosmetic products, It is worth using thermal water for the face.

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Thermal water for the face:
•    What are the types of thermal waters for the face, and for what type of skin are they intended;
•    What should the patient pay attention to regarding the use of thermal water for the face;
•    When you should not recommend the use of thermal water for the face.

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Thermal water for the face:

•    What are the types of thermal waters for the face, and for what type of skin are they intended;

•    What should the patient pay attention to regarding the use of thermal water for the face;

•    When you should not recommend the use of thermal water for the face.

Read also: Skin secrets: where does the water come from and how to control it

What should the patient pay attention to regarding the use of thermal water for the face;•    When you should not recommend the use of thermal water for the face.

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Skin secrets: where does the water come from and how to control it What should the patient pay attention to regarding the use of thermal water for the face;

•    When you should not recommend the use of thermal water for the face.

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- in terms of microelement content and osmotic pressure, it is equivalent to the interstitial fluid, has a neutral pH. This type of thermal water for the face should be recommended if additional protection against ultraviolet radiation is needed, slight dryness of the skin, to enhance the durability of makeup. It is well suited for sensitive skin and prone to hyperergic reactions, it has a slight moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and tonic effect.

2.  

Hypotonic

– has an osmotic pressure and a mineralization level below the interstitial fluid. Designed for skin care in dry air and high temperatures as an additional moisturizer. Suitable for owners of dry and combination skin;

3.    Hypertensive

– contains a high amount of microelements, depending on the type of which the features of its application are determined:

a.

    Hydrocarbonate-sodium – has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, due to the high osmotic pressure it contributes to the drying of the skin, suitable for oily and combination skin types;

b.

    Selenium-containing – has a pronounced antioxidant effect due to the presence of selenium - a trace element that is part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which prevents the appearance of free radicals. It is used to slow down the aging process of the facial skin and stimulate its regeneration;

c. 

   Copper-containing – has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, it should be recommended to patients with acne-prone skin.

Recommendations for the patient regarding the use of thermal water

Despite all the beneficial properties of thermal water, its improper use can lead to harmful consequences.

Therefore, it is important for the doctor to draw the patient's attention to the following points: 1.    After applying thermal water, do not expect it to dry spontaneously – trace elements almost immediately after application penetrate into the superficial balls of the skin. Long-term presence of minerals on its surface contributes to the occurrence of dehydration due to the release of water from the cells according to the law of osmosis. Therefore, after some time after applying the thermal water, it is important to blot your face with a dry cloth and remove its remnants; 2.    Never use thermal water while bathing in direct sunlight, such as on the beach. Refraction of light rays in water droplets can lead to skin burns; 3.    Most containers containing thermal water are equipped with a spray gun and are designed to be used from a distance of 15-20 cm. It is necessary to explain to the patient that spraying thermal water too close to the face will cause a large amount of salt to enter the skin and will also contribute to dehydration, and not moisturizing the skin. In which cases should not recommend the use of thermal water for the face Despite all the benefits of using thermal water,  there are situations when a doctor should not recommend its use to a patient. During the initial conversation with the patient, the doctor should collect a detailed anamnesis of his life, and especially pay attention to the presence of angioedema, anaphylactic shock, hypersensitivity to drugs or food in the past. The use of thermal water for the face should not be recommended in the following cases:1. Hypersensitivity during the use of mineral or thermal water for the face;2. Hypersensitivity while taking salt baths;3. Infection of the epidermis of the face with infections of fungal or herpetic etiology;4. The patient has severe demodicosis of the face.Thank you for staying with estet-portal.com. Read other interesting articles on the site in the "Dermatology" section. You may also be interested in: What should be the care for oily skin